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Copy and move files ​

Move files to a different folder, or copy them to a different folder or to the same folder.

You can move files and folders to a different folder. You can also copy a file to a different folder or to the same folder.

Before you start ​

  • The destination folder exists and is not locked.
  • One action can move or copy a maximum of 1000 files.
  • A copy of a 3D model counts as one more model in your plan limit.

Move files ​

Step 1 of 6
  1. In My Drive, select the files or the folders.
  2. Right-click the selection.
  3. Select Move.
  4. Choose the destination folder.
  5. Select Move.
  6. Confirm the move in the Move dialog.

Copy files to a different folder ​

You can copy files. You cannot copy a folder or a locked file.

Step 1 of 6
  1. Select the files.
  2. Right-click the selection.
  3. Select Copy to.
  4. Choose the destination folder.
  5. Select Copy.
  6. Confirm the copy in the Copy dialog.

If the name is already in the destination folder ​

The dialog You already have this file opens. Select a choice, then select Copy.

ChoiceResult
Replace itThe copy replaces the file in the destination folder. Its links and tags stay. Its sharing starts again as private.
Keep bothThe platform keeps the two files. The copy gets a number after the name.
Skip this fileThe platform does not copy this file and continues with the next file.
Stop copyingThe platform stops the copy of this file and of the files that follow.
Apply to allThe platform uses your choice for all the files that follow.

Make a copy in the same folder ​

Step 1 of 5
  1. Right-click the file.
  2. Select Copy to.
  3. Choose the folder that contains the file.
  4. Select Copy.
  5. Confirm the copy in the Copy dialog.

The copy shows in the same folder. The platform adds (1) to the name, for example ring(1).glb. The dialog You already have this file does not open.